Master of Business Administration
PostgraduateTUA-MOB-MAS2025
Formalise your business acumen and dynamic leadership skills
Strengthen your business knowledge and connections. A top-ranked MBA, designed and delivered by experienced academics. Focus on your specific goals with flexible study tailored to your timetable. Future-proof your career.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 12
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Master of Business Administration
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.
During this course you will:
- Master industry-standard business software to effectively analyse data.
- Apply advanced business principles to solve complex problems.
- Encourage teams and individuals in ethical decision-making.
- Systematically evaluate business risk and communicate findings to a broader audience.
Torrens University's MBA program enables you to solve modern business problems, develop advanced skills, and enhance your leadership abilities. This program connects students with business leaders and C-suite executives Advance your career or pivot to a new industry. You can also enter or exit with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Business Administration.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Course duration: 1.5 years full time, part-time options available, 1 year accelerated.
Online MBA ranked 21st globally - Our online MBA is ranked 21st in the world by CEO Magazine (2025), recognising its world-class quality and career-focused outcomes.
Top-ranked MBA school - Ranked Tier-1 by CEO Magazine in 2025, placing our MBA program among the world’s best.
EFMD member - As a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), our business courses are globally connected and internationally recognised.
Learn from award-winning lecturers - Our MBA lecturers were named the Most Inspirational MBA Lecturers in 2023 and 2024 by MBAus, the professional body for MBAs in Australasia.
Recommended study pattern
The Master of Business Administration course structure comprises 12 subjects (120 credit points). The course of study is made up of:
- Core subjects: There are 6 core subjects (60 credit points) found within the Master award
- Elective subjects: There are 6 electives (60 credit points).
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of Master of Business Administration, the candidate must complete satisfactorily a course of study that comprises six core subjects (60 credit points) and six elective subjects (60 credit points). A combined total of 120 credit points is required. The 6 electives (60 credit points) may be chosen from any of the TUA Business Graduate Certificate specialisms. Additionally, with prior approval, subjects from other Torrens University Australia postgraduate courses may be included in the elective component of the qualification.
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Indicative first year fee
$29,400
Indicative total fee $44,100
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or higher, in a business-related discipline; OR
- Successful completion of a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or higher, in a non-business-related discipline; AND at least two years of post-degree professional work experience; OR
- Successful completion of Graduate Certificate of Business Administration.
At least five years of professional work experience (of which three years is managerial).
Standard English language requirements apply.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
- Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Career opportunities
Move up in your professional career by learning the skills to critically analyse business functions, implement strategic processes, manage risk and lead complex teams so you can guide your business to success.
Potential career paths include:
- Senior roles in management
- CEO Entrepreneur
- General Manager
- Board Member
- Head of Operations
- Head of Customer Service.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
| Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives and Managing Directors | N/A^ | Up 10.8% |
| Corporate General Managers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
| General Managers | N/A^ | Up 59.7% |
| Management Consultants | N/A^ | N/A^ |
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